Ginger Mint Drink

  • Drink

Refreshing garden mint meets the powerful aroma of ginger and gin.

Method

  • Preparation time: 30 min
  • 2 Portions
Step 1

For the ginger syrup

Peel the ginger and cut it into thin slices. Wash the mint leaves.

Step 2

Halve the lemon and squeeze it, then mix it in a pot with the water.

Step 3

Add the ginger slices, mint leaves and sugar. Stir well and bring it to a boil. Then reduce the temperature and let the mixture simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the mint leaves. Pour the syrup with the ginger slices into a clean bottle and let it cool. Close the bottle and store it in the fridge.

Step 5

For the ginger mint drink

Wash the lemon and cut int into thin slices.

Step 6

Put the lemon slices into the glasses along with the ice cubes. Add ginger syrup and gin.

Step 7

Add the mineral water and garnish with fresh mint.

Option: Leave out the gin for an alcohol-free summer drink.

Ingredients
For the ginger syrup
For the ginger mint spritz

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